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Jordan Spieth leans on Olympian Michael Phelps to help with mental approach

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – If Jordan Spieth needs some help with the mental aspect of his game during this pressure-packed week of golf, he knows exactly where to turn. Michael Phelps is r...

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Jason Day ‘hungry,’ eager to return to top of golf world

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jason Day’s swagger — and his motivation — have returned. “I’m hungry again — and I’m looking forward to trying to beat these guys,” Day said Wednesday on the ev...

DATE: Aug 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Short changed: Golfers at PGA embrace practicing in shorts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Lucas Glover walked off the 18th fairway at Quail Hollow still feeling slightly underdressed. He wasn’t alone. “I don’t recognize some of these guys o...

DATE: Aug 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Christian McCaffrey turning heads with Carolina Panthers

Panthers thrilled with new weapon from Colorado

DATE: Aug 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Yates, Evernham lead NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Robert Yates still remembers his college professor telling him he’d never make anything of himself. It turns out his professor was wrong. Yates’ 40-ye...

DATE: May 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Panthers say rookie RB McCaffrey’s NFL bloodline ‘huge’ edge

Transition from college to pros should be easier than most

DATE: May 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Hornets make 17 3-pointers in 122-114 win over Nuggets

Charlotte’s 36-point fourth quarter sinks Nuggets

DATE: Mar 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Injuries mar NFC South’s crucial game between Panthers, Saints

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Cam Newton threw for 192 yards and a touchdown and the Carolina Panthers held off New Orleans’ fourth- quarter rally to beat the Saints 23-20 on Thursday night in a game ma...

DATE: Nov 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Michael Jordan gives $2 million to help build social trust

CHARLOTTE – Michael Jordan is trying to help ease tension between African-Americans and law enforcement. The NBA great and Charlotte Hornets owner said Monday he is giving $1 mill...

DATE: Jul 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Augustin scores 24, Nuggets defeat Hornets 101-93AP Photo NCMM105, NCMM101

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – D.J. Augustin isn’t sure why he seems to play so well against his former team in Charlotte. He indicated there’s no added incentive. “I’ve done this ...

DATE: Mar 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Peyton Manning a Panther? Carolina tried, but failed in 1998

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – If the Carolina Panthers had their way, maybe Peyton Manning would be playing for them – not against them – in the Super Bowl. When Manning was coming out for th...

DATE: Jan 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Carolina Panthers searching for ways to hold early leads

Panthers struggling closing out games

DATE: Jan 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports